FOI Requests

A recent article in the Guardian “CESG asserts security of open source software” contains the following: [A Cabinet Office official] said that simply considering open source alternatives helps improve competition, and mentioned that he encouraged a department to pilot open… Continue Reading →

In May 2011 we made an FOI request about about the Open Source Advisory Panel (OSAP) – see also Evidence supplied to PASC by Minister for the Cabinet Office. Eventually we were advised: Cabinet Office is in the process of… Continue Reading →

We’ve asked Cabinet Office about what is happening with the Open Source Advisory Panel (See Evidence supplied to PASC by Minister for the Cabinet Office). Improvements and annotations welcome 19 May 2011 Follow OSC on Twitter @OpnSrcCons Why not become… Continue Reading →

We’ve asked West Sussex County Council about the background to the decision to renew an existing ICT contract without tendering due to IP issues and what they are going to do to avoid that happening in the future. Improvements and… Continue Reading →

We’ve asked Cabinet Office about the background to the publication of the procurement policy note published in January regarding open standards Asked on 18 April and finally answered on 4 July, part of the reply included this statement: The Standards… Continue Reading →

We’ve asked Warwickshire County Council about the background to the decision to offer primary schools computers using the MS Windows 7 operating system Improvements and annotations welcome 5 April 2011 Follow OSC on Twitter @OpnSrcCons Why not become a member?

Pleased to learn that @NHSDigital are 'looking for an experienced #OpenSource software expert' - 'to raise awareness of NHS open source' and ' practically support the health and care system to realise open source’s full potential'